Why is Ahmedabad called the 'Manchester of India'?
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Ahmedabad is one of the most industrialized cities in India. Along with Mumbai, it is the most important commercial center in the western part of India. It was the capital of Gujarat earlier though it still boasts of the seat of Gujarat High Court. Ahmedabad is situated on the banks of Sabarmati River. Interestingly, Ahmedabad is situated at a distance of just 30km from Gandhinagar, the present capital of Gujarat. Ahmedabad is a major center of textile mills in India. This article explains the reasons behind Ahmedabad being called Manchester of India...in the year 1861 that the first textile mill called Shahpur Mill setup by Ranchhodlal was established in Ahmedabad..so it is known as manchester of india ...
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Ahmedabad is one of the most industrialized cities in India. Along with Mumbai, it is the most important commercial center in the western part of India. It was the capital of Gujarat earlier though it still boasts of the seat of Gujarat High Court. Ahmedabad is situated on the banks of Sabarmati River. Interestingly, Ahmedabad is situated at a distance of just 30km from Gandhinagar, the present capital of Gujarat. Ahmedabad is a major center of textile mills in India. This article explains the reasons behind Ahmedabad being called Manchester of India...in the year 1861 that the first textile mill called Shahpur Mill setup by Ranchhodlal was established in Ahmedabad..so it is known as manchester of india ...
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